dSniff vs Scapy: Which Kali Linux Tools tool is Best in 2025?

dSniff is a powerful, open-source collection of network auditing and penetration testing tools developed by Dug Song for capturing and analyzing network traffic. Integrated into Kali Linux, dSniff is designed to intercept cleartext data, perform man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks, and expose vulnerabilities in unencrypted or weakly encrypted protocols. With tools like arpspoof, dnsspoof, and dsniff, it enables ethical hackers and security professionals to test network security, sniff passwords, and manipulate traffic in controlled environments.

Scapy is a versatile, open-source Python-based packet manipulation library designed for network security professionals, penetration testers, and developers. Available on Kali Linux, Scapy enables users to craft, send, capture, and analyze network packets with unparalleled precision. Unlike traditional tools, Scapy’s interactive Python interface allows for custom protocol development, network reconnaissance, and advanced packet injection, making it ideal for ethical hacking, network troubleshooting, and protocol testing.